This episode is the first in a series where Kathy talks to MSers from around the world about their diagnosis and treatment experiences, to see how they differ from our own.

The first guest in the series is Steve Woodward, who lives in England. He and Kathy had a lot of fun recording this, even if some parts were proof that the US and the UK are still "two nations divided by a common language"!

Topics covered include:

• Steve's diagnosis story
• His experience of treatment through the UK National Health Service or NHS
• How the NHS is funded and what it means for people with MS
• Social security benefits and working with a chronic condition in the UK

Resources mentioned in this episode (clickable links):

• Steve's article about the  UK National Health Service
• Steve's blog It's a Shit Business
• All of his articles on MultipleSclerosis.net
• Steve's blogs about applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) -  part one and  part two
• Steve on Twitter
• An explanation of the term "Heath Robinson" which Steve uses in the chat!

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